manual machinist.

Manual Machinist

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Positions Available: 10
Compensation: $27 - $42/hr (depending on certification/experience)
Shift Structure: Monday to Friday, standard daytime hours (with some evening or weekend flexibility expected to meet production surges)

Are you a highly skilled Manual Machinist looking to elevate your career in the aerospace and skilled trades sector? Our rapidly expanding client in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is urgently seeking 10 dedicated Machinists to join their operation.

Our client is enthusiastically hiring at all experience levels, ranging from entry-level and apprentice machinists to fully experienced manual and CNC machinists. If you genuinely enjoy hands-on work, precision machining, and engaging in proactive problem-solving within a highly collaborative aerospace environment, this position in Winnipeg is an absolute ideal fit for your career trajectory.

Please Note: While CNC Machinists are absolutely welcome to apply, you must possess strong, proven manual machining experience to be considered for this role. We are not accepting applications for basic machine operators.

By joining this prestigious aviation team, you will secure incredible stability and work within a highly supportive, exceptionally clean, and temperature-regulated facility. You will rely heavily on your manual mill and lathe expertise to fabricate and repair complex aviation components. We have two major hiring cohorts scheduled: start dates are at the end of August, followed by another batch at the end of September. To secure top talent from across the country, we are highly willing to offer relocation assistance for the right candidates moving to Winnipeg!

Your schedule will be a standard Monday to Friday day shift, with some flexibility required for evenings or weekends as production demands. Because safety and clear operational communication are paramount in the aviation industry, strong English proficiency is required to interpret technical blueprints and collaborate safely with the wider production team.

Advantages
• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $27.00 for experienced apprentices to $42.00 for Red Seal certified machinists.

• Relocation assistance is available for top-tier machinist candidates willing to move to Winnipeg, Manitoba.

• Potential quarterly share bonuses of approximately $3,600 per year, based directly on overall company performance metrics.

• Three full weeks of paid vacation time, completely accessible to you starting from your very first day on the job.

• Comprehensive, 100% employer-paid healthcare and dental benefits provided through the Desjardins network.

• Robust company pension plan featuring a generous 5% RRSP matching program administered through SunLife.

• Extensive safety-net coverage including short-term and long-term disability, as well as Life and AD&D Insurance policies.

• A highly stable, long-term aviation career opportunity within a bright, safety-focused, and collaborative culture.

Responsibilities
• Set up and expertly operate conventional manual mills and manual lathes to produce high-quality aviation parts.

• Read, carefully analyze, and interpret complex aerospace blueprints, technical drawings, and detailed work instructions.

• Measure, inspect, and verify components using precision tools like micrometers, calipers, and specialized gauges.

• Manufacture and expertly repair precision aerospace components to incredibly tight tolerances and specifications.

• Troubleshoot complex manual machining setups and proactively support ongoing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strictly follow all required company safety protocols, quality assurance standards, and aviation regulatory requirements.

Qualifications
• Must possess strong, hands-on manual machining experience. CNC Machinists are welcome, but basic machine operators will not be considered.

• Preferred qualifications include previous custom manufacturing, aerospace, or MRO industry experience.

• Open to Apprentices, Journeyman, or Red Seal Machinists (Preference is given to Jman and Red Seal candidates).

• Proven practical experience setting up and running manual mills and manual lathes in a busy manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong ability to read complex blueprints and effectively utilize precision measuring tools for strict quality control.

• The physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds securely and stand for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must successfully clear a thorough reliability screening, which includes providing fingerprints, as well as passing criminal and credit checks.

Summary
Ready to join our team?

Application Process:
• Click the apply button directly on this job posting to submit your application immediately.
• Email your updated resume directly to View email address on randstad.com (Please include "Machinist - Winnipeg" in the email subject line).
• Create a professional profile and apply through our official website at

We thank all applicants for their interest, but will only be contacting candidates with the necessary qualifications.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to View email address on randstad.com to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process. show more